Shepherd’s pie

Here’s a classic, easy Shepherd’s Pie recipe 🥧
Hearty, comforting, and beginner-friendly.

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Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients

Meat filling

• 1 lb ground lamb (traditional — ground beef works too)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)

Mashed potato topping

• 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• ¼–½ cup milk
• Salt to taste

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Instructions

1. Make the mashed potatoes
   • Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 minutes).
   • Drain and mash with butter, milk, and salt. Set aside.
2. Cook the filling
   • Brown ground meat in a skillet over medium heat.
   • Add onion and garlic; cook until soft.
   • Stir in tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire (if using), salt, and pepper.
   • Add peas and carrots. Simmer 5 minutes until slightly thick.
3. Assemble
   • Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
   • Spread meat mixture into a baking dish.
   • Spoon mashed potatoes on top and spread evenly.
   • Use a fork to make ridges on top.
4. Bake
   • Bake 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden.
5. Serve
   • Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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Optional Add-Ins

• 🧀 Sprinkle shredded cheese on the potatoes
• 🌿 Add chopped herbs (thyme or parsley)
• 🥩 Add mushrooms to the meat for extra flavor

If you want a vegetarian version, extra-easy one-pan version, or leftover mashed-potato version, just let me know 😊